Gerbing Microwire Pro XR heated gloves

hume · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 07 Sep 2019 Karma :

I brought these gloves and fitted it to the bike. I made sure to connect the cables to the correct terminals on the battery. I usually wait a good 20 to 30 minutes before turning on the gloves but they don't heat up. The gloves require a 2 amp fuse. I have a 5 amp installed.

Can anyone suggest what might have gone wrong?

ssray · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Karma :

Are they new? If so contact the manufacturer
S/h,are you sure that they were working before?
Go over the instructions again and check the wiring

WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

20-30 minutes?
why?
I wouldn't bother waiting very long, they shouldn't take too much current.
Dont over rate the fuse, it wont help.

Heaters are basically resistors and easily checked with a meter.
The fault will due to connections, the switch/controller or the elements themselves.
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hume · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 07 Sep 2019 Karma :

weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

So over a shorter distance, which many people will use them for, you have to give them even more money for optional extras? That's what they're saying? Interestingly, their website also says:

PotatoHead202... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Feb 2020 Karma :

I have the XRL connected via battery to either the BMW or Honda. It says on the site that they draw 2.2A so i use a 3 amp fuse. They literally start to get warm within seconds of me turning the bike on (even the little Honda). Sounds like something is wrong with yours - either that or the bikes charging system can't cope.
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